The Birds' New Home

Our love birds are so happy in their new aviary that I feel guilty for having them in their indoor cage for so long. I hear them first thing in the morning, eager to be part of the outside world.

California Spring?

I'm not complaining, but it's raining today. Maybe not the best day because we moved the birds to their outside home yesterday, and I worry about them being too exposed. But the cloudy skies are beautiful and the air smells fresh. Everything is green and I love the rain. I wouldn't be sad if we have a cooler, wetter summer, but that's probably too much to hope for.

Wilderness Park Adventure Day

We had such a great time on Saturday! The local County wilderness park had a special free event for families, free being the operative word. So off we went to pet snakes and to look at animal pelts. There were kid games and food trucks included, definitely something for everyone.
Mackenzie was definitely the more enthusiastic snake person.



Wild kitty with her new snake friend!


And Christian, along with his mom and Grandma, loved the food.

See the squirt gun on the table in front of him? Definitely the best part of his day!

Rogers' Garden

We actually started this project last month, but have been waiting for the pictures. We planted: pumpkins, squash, watermelon, carrots, corn, tomatoes, peas, and green beans. As you can see, the whole family got involved. We've been watering and weeding faithfully. Mackenzie is taking personal responsibility for the snails. And we now have healthy plants to watch and enjoy. Stay tuned for progress reports!

The Weir

Jim took me to South Coast Repertory for our anniversary and we saw an Irish play called "The Weir." The playwright is Conor McPherson. It's not getting a great recommendation from me, but it was an afternoon enjoyably spent. It takes place in an Irish pub and has some great ghost stories. What more could one ask for?

Good Things About March

1. Rain and more rain
2. Birthdays - Dad, Rosanne, Scott, Grandma Norris and Grandma Long
3. St. Patrick's Day - especially the party
4. Leprechaun traps
5. A new garden - pictures to follow
6. Visiting relatives - so nice to feel connected
7. And last, but not least - LEPRECHAUNS




Notice how I didn't include St. Joseph's Day, swallows, or Swallows Parade? Think we need to get out of town next weekend.

"Comfort Reads"

In case you haven't noticed, many of the books I've added in the last couple of weeks are part of a series. Two series, actually, both by the same author. She is my current "comfort read." When the world seems a little hectic and the burdens a little heavy, she's created a world that gives me some escape. It's a world where problems always seem to have a solution and where people are ultimately kind to each other. Kind of like a 1950's tv show, huh?

So, what books do you turn to when you need that kind of escape? I'd like some new ideas.